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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062,440, 1,466,167.20 and 585,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062,440, 1,466,167.20 and 585,512 is: 808,006.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062,440 : 1,466,167.20 = 585,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062,440/1,466,167.20 = 585,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062,440x = 1,466,167.20 × 585,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062,440x = 858,458,489,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,458,489,606.40/1,062,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,006.56

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